Entries by Dave Cane

Advantages and Disadvantages of Aerated Concrete

Advantages and disadvantages of aerated concrete There are two types of aerated concrete: non-autoclave and autoclave hardening. Advantages and disadvantages of aerated concrete are discussed below. Thanks to presence lime, the quantity of cement used is lower, so, the cost of raw materials for manufacturing autoclave aerated concrete is lower than that of the non-autoclave one. Autoclave […]

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Concrete Silo Repairs by DRIZORO BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO HERITAGE SILOS

Concrete Silo Repairs DRIZORO PRODUCTS BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO HERITAGE SILOS Due to extensive concrete cancer, concrete silo repairs were necessary. The Developers specified Drizoro Maxrest and Maxseal products to restore a series of heritage-listed silos. These silos redevelopment design and refurbishment were in the inner-city suburb of Newtown.   Sydney’s vibrant inner-city Newtown celebrates the […]

Environmental Consequences of Oil Spills are horrific

Environmental Consequences of Oil Spills Environmental Consequences of Oil spills always harms wildlife, ecosystems and coastal environments Oil spills often result in both immediate and long-term environmental damage. Some of the environmental damage caused by an oil spill can last for decades after the spill occurs. Here are some of the most notable environmental damages […]

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Rising Damp in your walls – What can you do?

What causes damp to rise in houses? Causes of damp – rising dampness. Mostly found on the ground floor. This localized dampness at the bottom of your walls. This where the name “rising damp” comes from. Moisture penetrates through or past the damp course. Resulting in formation of dampness.  Faulty or non-existent damp course, breakdown […]

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Single Leaf Construction Waterproofing Concrete Masonry

Single Leaf Construction Waterproofing Concrete Masonry How to waterproof a building single leaf construction waterproofing concrete masonry. Building waterproofing, single leaf concrete masonry walls is efficient, economical, architecturally accepted. IMPERMEABLE WATERPROOF CONCRETE MASONRY: This is where the block manufacturer to produce exceptionally durable and water impermeable units by using waterproof admixture Water penetration can still occur […]

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How to Repair Concrete Cracks

How to Repair Concrete Cracks How to repair concrete cracks which form for many reasons, on this page I just wanted to let you now some of the basics on how to repair concrete cracks in concrete and masonry so you can do it yourself. These cracks may not necessarily just occur on floors but […]

How To Clean & Seal Sandstone Surfaces

How To Clean & Seal Sandstone Surfaces Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains. We find that sandstone is mostly composed of quartz and/or feldspar.  Sandstone has been found in almost any colour, but the main common colours are tan, brown, yellow, red, grey, pink, white and black.  There […]

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Construction Anchors in Concrete and Masonry

Construction Concerns: Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Article – Anchors in Concrete and Masonry   Construction Concerns: Anchors in Concrete and Masonry but when we need to attach something to wood framing in a building. We use nails or screws. These are simple and easily understood. A nail and a screw may have similar shear […]

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Best Cementitious Waterproofing Coatings

Why Cementitious Waterproofing Coatings There is a multitude of cementitious waterproofing coatings and membranes on the market that are designated as suitable for below-grade or below ground use. Many manufacturers and distributors claiming to have the best cementitious waterproofing coatings have a certification application process. This is useful if the work you do is to […]

Oil leaking from barrels dumped at Piha posed threat to water reservoir

Oil leaking from barrels dumped at Piha posed threat to water reservoir, say police NZ Herald By: Luke Kirkness Around 10 oil drums were found, some with oil leaking from barrels, spilling out, after they were dumped on Piha Rd. Photo / Sarah Munro Piha residents found an unpleasant surprise this morning after 28 barrels […]

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How Agricultural Drains Wreck Houses

How Agricultural Drains Wreck Houses January 21, 2017 Matthew Cornell How Agricultural Drains Wreck Houses. These agricultural drains are used by homeowners and engineers to improve house drainage. Agricultural drains are also known as Ag pipes and Aggie pipes, soakage drains and slotted pipes Agricultural drains are used to fix slab heave and reduce cracking […]